The demonstrations, which marked the first major opposition rally since mass protests roiled the country last month over the Istanbul mayor’s arrest, were met with tight restrictions.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Over 400 detained in Istanbul’s May Day protest as Turkey restricts transit
Syria Druze leader condemns 'genocidal campaign' against community
Syrian Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri on Thursday condemned what he described as a "genocidal campaign" against his community, following two days of deadly sectarian clashes that left 73 people dead.The unrest poses a serious challenge to the Islamist authorities who ousted longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad in December, and comes after a wave of massacres last month in Syria's Alawite coastal stronghold.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Syria Druze leader condemns 'genocidal campaign' against community
Tunisia protesters demand freedom for jailed opposition
Hundreds of Tunisians took to the streets of the capital Thursday to mark Labour Day, to protest against President Kais Saied and to demand the release of jailed political figures.The rally, attended by members of different political factions, was called by Tunisia's powerful UGTT trade union confederation and relatives of detained opposition figures."We're not happy with what's happening," activist Souhaieb Ferchichi said. "People keep advocating for their rights despite an atmosphere of fear and repression."
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Tunisia protesters demand freedom for jailed opposition
Dubai Financial Market reports record trading activity as market capitalisation dips to $244bn
Dubai Financial Market reports decade-high average daily trading value
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Dubai Financial Market reports record trading activity as market capitalisation dips to 4bn
Police 'surprised' by Netanyahu's claim of 18 arrests related to fires across Israel
The cause of the extensive fires, which have caused widespread damage to the Jerusalem Hills area, remains unclear.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Police 'surprised' by Netanyahu's claim of 18 arrests related to fires across Israel
Syrian Druze community pleas for int'l assistance as sectarian violence continues
"We no longer trust the body that calls itself a government," Hakmat Al-Hajeri, a leader in Syria’s Druze community, said.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Syrian Druze community pleas for int'l assistance as sectarian violence continues
El Al flight from New York proceeds despite hairline crack in cockpit window
A hairline crack was discovered in the cockpit window. Aviation experts approved continuing the flight to Tel Aviv.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: El Al flight from New York proceeds despite hairline crack in cockpit window
Federal court to hear jury disputes in Diddy sex trafficking case
Sean "Diddy" Combs is due in court for a hearing over the jury selection process for his upcoming sex trafficking trial.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Federal court to hear jury disputes in Diddy sex trafficking case
Mike Waltz to be ousted as national security adviser: Reports
Waltz and his deputy, Alex Wong, will reportedly leave the Trump administration following a controversy over a private Signal chat involving military discussions.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Mike Waltz to be ousted as national security adviser: Reports
The road less traveled doesn’t exist: The future of Israel's traffic jams, public transport woes
It’s no secret to Israelis that our country has a transportation problem. But despite public awareness, it’s not getting any better.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: The road less traveled doesn’t exist: The future of Israel's traffic jams, public transport woes